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Party Politics
A political podcast from two smart guys providing you with up-to-date policy and politics for your next cocktail party.
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Fire Triangle
In the past two years, half a dozen chemical disasters have ripped apart Texas neighborhoods, sent dozens of people to the hospital and killed unsuspecting bystanders as well as workers. Texas Public Radio and Houston Public Media spent the better part of 2020 investigating these events to answer the question: why do so many chemical disasters keep happening in Texas, and what—if anything—is being done to prevent more?
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Houston Matters
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Houston Public Media Local Newscasts
Local newscasts from Houston Public Media, updated during drive times.
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Next Question with Ernie Manouse
International
Russian prosecutors call first witnesses in case against Brittney Griner
Posted on · Griner, 31, is "a bit worried" because of the trial and the potential of a prison sentence, her lawyer tells NPR, "but she's a tough lady and I think she will manage."
Houston Matters
Reflecting on a historic and controversial Supreme Court term (July 1, 2022)
Posted on · On Friday's show: Reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the so-called "Remain in Mexico" immigration policy and reflections on a monumentous term of the nation's highest court.
Houston Matters
Homeownership getting out of reach: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Energy & Environment
Flooding, pollution more likely to occur in Houston minority communities
Posted on · Land-based contamination and rising floodwaters make Houston’s inner-city communities more vulnerable to pollution in the next 30 years.
Politics
Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as first Black woman on the Supreme Court
Posted on · Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Biden's first Supreme Court pick, has been sworn in as the 116th justice. She is the first Black woman to serve on the nation's high court.
Immigration
The U.S. Supreme Court rules Biden administration can end ‘Remain in Mexico’ immigration policy
Posted on · The decision is a setback for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who filed suit against the Biden administration when the White House tried to rescind the policy.
Politics
Supreme Court restricts the EPA’s authority to mandate carbon emissions
Posted on · The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the authority to mandate carbon emissions from existing power plants.
Houston Matters
Flooding and pollution in minority communities, and the impact of minority-owned businesses (June 30, 2022)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Increased flooding across the country is exposing more people to industrial waste, especially those in minority communities. Plus, a new report examines the impact of minority-owned businesses on the region's economy. And a Houston teacher is honored at the Tony Awards.
Events
LIST: Houston 4th of July events
Posted on · The usual Independence Day celebrations are back on in the Houston area after two years of pandemic-related changes.
Education
Afghan refugee students in Houston experienced culture shock. Now many are thriving
Posted on · Afghan refugee students finished their first year of classes at HISD schools in June, assisted by volunteers from Houston-area nonprofits.
Energy & Environment
Community members push back against proposed Carverdale landfill expansion
Posted on · More than 100 people met with state environmental regulators Tuesday night, many of whom spoke out against the expansion of the Hawthorne Landfill.
Houston Matters
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez on why he’s withdrawing his nomination to lead ICE (June 29, 2022)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez explains why he is withdrawing his nomination to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Town Square
The sixth Jan. 6 hearing: Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony, metal detectors, seem to help reveal a ‘smoking gun’
Posted on · And after today’s hearing, where should the investigation go from here? Today, we invite top political minds to discuss, inform and shed more light on what we are learning.
Politics
Harris County commissioners court passes measures supporting abortion, contraception access
Posted on · All three measures were approved in contentious 3-2 party-line votes just days after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Arts & Culture
Alley Theatre building to be renamed after anonymous $25 million matching grant
Posted on · The change to the Meredith J. Long Theatre Center is in honor of the theater's longtime chairman, who served on the Alley's board for 31 years before passing away in June 2020.
Texas
Charles Butt family, H-E-B donate $10 million to replace Robb Elementary School in Uvalde
Posted on · The timeline is still unclear for demolishing the school building. The district has plans to replace it with a memorial park.
Politics
Texas judge blocks state’s pre-Roe ban, allows some abortions to continue
Posted on · The 1925 law at the core of the case was in effect until the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade. It made performing an abortion punishable by up to five years in prison.
Immigration
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, Biden’s pick to lead immigration enforcement agency, withdraws from nomination
Posted on · The withdrawal comes after the congressional vote to confirm Gonzalez, a vocal opponent of Donald Trump’s immigration policies, stalled for months.
Houston Matters
How the Roe ruling might affect other reproductive health matters (June 28, 2022)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: We examine how the overturn of Roe v. Wade might affect other reproductive issues -- not just unwanted pregnancies. And a former second-in-command at NASA explains what she thinks is holding the space agency back.
Texas
Death toll rises to 51 after dozens of migrants found trapped in tractor trailer in San Antonio
Posted on · A federal investigation is underway to learn why dozens of people were left trapped in a tractor trailer in Southwest San Antonio.